German Rieslings

My tasting in conjunction with CT German Riesling Virtual Tasting on CT Forum (qv).

• 2007 Künstler Riesling Estate 83 Points

  Germany, Rheingau

  (QbA - 12.5%) Very pale yellow. Peach, peach blossom, slate on the nose. Initial attack somewhat hot, then tart. On the palate, apple, white peach, notes of minerality. Slight bitterness on the finish.

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• 2007 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Riesling Burklin Estate 88 Points

  Germany, Pfalz

  (QbA - 12.5%) Pale yellow. Restrained nose - sea breeze, hint of petrol. Delicate fresh taste with muskmelon, juicy acidity. Maybe papaya with a drop of lemon oil. Good finish.

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• 2008 Nik Weis / St. Urbans-Hof Riesling QbA 88 Points

  Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

  (QbA - 10%) Pale yellow. Nose of lime leaf, apple, some acetone. Medium light body. Crisp apple. Lots of acidity.

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• 2007 Gunderloch Riesling Spätlese Diva 91 Points

  Germany, Rheinhessen

  Pale, greenish tinged yellow. Delicate, light floral, whiff of spice, wet rocks. In the mouth, unctuous, sweet and round with melon, apricot, light minerality. Excellent long finish. Lively and pure.

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• 2003 Studert-Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 88 Points

  Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

  Rich coppery amber color. Big, big nose of diesel. Down in there somewhere I also get some very ripe banana. Medium mouthfeel - less body than it looked like it would give. Almost a sherried nuttiness on the palate. Nice character, but heavy-handed and not very focused.

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• 2007 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese

  Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

  Straw colored. Strong and expansive nose of sulphur components. After waiting and swirling this just would not blow off. Some lychee and petrol in there. I seriously was thinking this was flawed, but when I finally got around to tasting it there was no trace of anything off at all on the palate. On the contrary, this was fresh, pure, clean fruit: apple, peach, with a bright acidity. I would hold this spät for a few years and see if it integrates. If it does I'd say it's a 91-92 point wine, but if the bouquet won't come together it would be an unsuccessful effort. Will not rate for now. 8.5% alcohol.

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• 2007 Mönchhof Robert Eymael Riesling Spätlese Mosel Slate 91 Points

  Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

  Pale yellow color. Nose of white blossoms, slate, apple. Taste of yellow apple, lemon, some tropical notes. Very pure, nice balance. 8.5% ETOH.

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• 2003 Studert-Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 94 Points

  Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

  9% alcohol. Light gold. Nose of melon, apple peel, and minerals. On the palate this is bright, pure, and clean with melon, pear, peach, and wet stones. Sweet raciness. Very lovely. My WOTN.

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• 2007 Selbach-Oster Riesling Kabinett 90 Points

  Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

  Pale yellow. Citrus, minerals, petrol, and jasmine on the nose. Smooth medium body. Ripe apples, citrus, minerals. Vibrant and balanced. Nice wine.

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